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The 2026 economic package: Salary increases, tax reductions, who benefits

The new year brings an extensive package of increases that mainly affects young workers, families with children, and the middle class – The new tax brackets, rental refunds, and 8+1 changes effective from January 1

What changes in taxes and wages in 2026, who gains and who loses

Relief measures for households and businesses – Fewer taxes and more tax-free income – Which measures will lead millions of households to see an increase in income

Taxes of €735.5 million and social security contributions of more than €7.7 million were paid by Karelia in 2025

Karelias announced extraordinary employee benefits and aid to institutions totalling more than €6.2 million - Exceptional benefits to employees and aid to institutions totalling more than €6.2 million - Exceeding 18 billion cigarettes for the first time

All financial measures for the next 18 months, who will benefit: Detailed implementation timeline

The total cost of the fiscal interventions decided by the government amounts to €2.9 billion for 2026 and an additional €2 billion in 2027

Mind the Gap: The Commission “exposes” Greece’s tax weaknesses

Greece under the Commission's microscope: mammoth tax exemptions, inequality at 31.8%, shadow economy at 21% and self-employed people declaring incomes below €10,000

AADE opens tax inspectors’ assets after named complaints

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has launched a new wave of asset investigations targeting tax inspectors and their relatives following 1,469 named complaints. The probes include salaries, bank deposits, purchases, and expenses

All the measures for wages, taxes and pensions included in the 2026 Budget

The total amount of fiscal interventions for 2026 rises to €5.94 billion, of which €1.76 billion corresponds to the package announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF)

New budget in Parliament: 2.4% growth, 1.76 billion support measures, wage increases and tax cuts in 2026

The budget to be presented by Kyriakos Pierrakakis includes measures for real estate and a double-digit increase in investment

Three years of tax-free rent for “closed” properties and former Airbnb – Who benefits and the bonus

The new tax-exemption scheme is now in effect for property owners who bring long-vacant homes—or residences previously used exclusively for short-term rentals—back onto the long-term rental market

Which taxes are collected on time – The money is brought by businesses and MyDATA

They immediately pay 9 out of 10 euros of taxes and 8 out of 10 euros of VAT - Greater collectability from businesses than from households

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